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The Atlanta Falcons will have a new look this fall with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback for the first time heading into the regular season. However, Penix has been practicing without one of this top weapons for almost the entirety of training camp and the preseason. Darnell Mooney, seen by many as the No. 2 […]

The Atlanta Falcons experienced some injury woes during training camp, as starting offensive tackle Kaleb McGary had to be carted off the practice field earlier in August. With the season opener right around the corner, the organization made a final decision on his status. Reports indicate that McGary, who is 30 years old, is being […]

The career of young cornerback C.J. Henderson has not panned out as hoped when he was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The path looked very clear. A Miami-born player who excelled at the University of Florida was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Henderson had the chance to be a Florida […]

The Atlanta Falcons made their share of cuts recently. But the injury loss of a lineman put them in a position of need. They took a step toward rectifying that issue by acquiring a young offensive tackle from the Seahawks, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter, by Tom Pelissero. “Trade! The #Seahawks are […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been named as a possible trade partner with the Houston Texans, for offensive lineman Cam Robinson. Texans reporter Aaron Wilson says that Atlanta has several reasons for being a viable spot for the veteran tackle. “Falcons make ton of of sense, as one of most tackle-thin teams in NFL after knee […]

NFL training camps and preseason are proving grounds where potential meets pressure. The Atlanta Falcons are learning just how tough the cutdown process can be. With the 53-man roster deadline looming, Atlanta has already started making difficult choices. A few names released so far have turned heads. For a team banking on youth and a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are four days away from finalizing their 53-man roster with the rest of the NFL. Except the NFC South franchise delivered cuts early. Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Atlanta released 12 players total. Six on offense and six defenders. Including one quarterback. The list of player involves: Matthew Cindric, offensive lineman […]

The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their preseason slate with a 31-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Friday on the road. This dropped the Falcons to a winless record, closing out this year’s preseason on a disappointing note. Atlanta will open the season against their division rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at home. Despite the […]

With the NFL’s regular season looming, the Atlanta Falcons are one of the league’s most intriguing teams. After a promising training camp and preseason from Michael Penix Jr., hopes are high for Atlanta in the NFC South. However, Drake London could really use some help on the perimeter. Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is […]

While many will say they got a tad too aggressive in their trade negotiations with the Los Angeles Rams, the Atlanta Falcons finally addressed their pass-rusher group at the NFL Draft. They will look to rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. to help bring the pressure this season. However, if there is a realistic […]

The Atlanta Falcons need to pull out all the stops if they want to win the NFC South in 2025. Atlanta put a lot of work into their defense this offseason. But now it appears that their offensive line could be becoming a problem ahead of Week 1. Falcons right tackle will miss some time […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ offensive line is experiencing an injury bug with the regular season right around the corner. Reports indicate that one player recently underwent surgery while another suffered an injury on Wednesday in practice. Storm Norton, who is 31 years old, underwent ankle surgery on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Norton is expected […]

The Atlanta Falcons have done their due diligence, not playing any starters in the preseason, as they try to lower the risk of injury before the regular season starts. There is always still a chance that players could get hurt, and in their latest practice, one of their key offensive linemen went down, according to […]

The Atlanta Falcons are currently gearing up for the 2025 NFL season, in which they will trot out Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback. Penix Jr. took over for Kirk Cousins down the stretch of last season after the latter’s play fell off of a cliff beginning in November. If the reports from training […]

On Monday morning, the Atlanta Falcons added to their quarterback depth chart by signing quarterback Ben DiNucci. DiNucci joins Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins in a quarterback room that is one of the more interesting (and potentially awkward) situations in the league. The person who broke the news on DiNucci signing with the Falcons […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a flurry of changes to their roster on Monday, including signing quarterback Ben DiNucci and waiving quarterback Emory Jones. The Falcons’ biggest area of need this offseason is their pass rushing unit, which the team addressed in the first round of the NFL Draft by selecting both Jalon Walker and James […]

One big storyline for the Atlanta Falcons this training camp has been the health of rookie first round draft pick Jalon Walker. Walker was brought in from the University of Georgia to help alleviate the Falcons’ pass rushing concerns but has been dealing with a groin injury over the last couple of weeks. Recently, Tori […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made a flurry of moves lately, including signing quarterback Ben DiNucci to their roster as they head into the final week of preseason. It all comes as the Falcons prepare for a 2025 season in which they will look to make the playoffs for the first time in eight years. The […]

The Atlanta Falcons have high expectations surrounding them this season, and it is based on what Michael Penix Jr. can bring them at the quarterback position. In the final three games of last season, Penix showed that he was going to be the present and the future of the team, and everyone is rolling with […]

The Atlanta Falcons kicked off the 2025 preseason against the Detroit Lions on August 8, a game remembered as much for its somber early ending, following a serious injury to Detroit’s Morice Norris, as for the flashes of potential seen among Falcons roster hopefuls. The final score: Lions 17, Falcons 10. Despite the loss and […]

The preseason is a time for a lot of fans to get a look at some of their young players, specifically the rookies that team drafted in the spring. This fall, the Atlanta Falcons fans were hoping to get just that with defensive chess piece Jalon Walker. The Falcons drafted Walker with the No. 15 […]

The preseason is a perfect opportunity for terrific athletes to hone their skill set and develop the discipline needed to excel in the NFL. Atlanta Falcons fans were excited to see what rookie linebacker Jalon Walker could do on Friday night versus the Tennessee Titans coming off a shaky debut. Well, much to their disappointment, […]

Tempers flared during Wednesday’s joint practice between the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. finding himself at the center of a physical scuffle. The incident began after Penix completed a long pass to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III. As the play ended, Penix and Titans defenders exchanged words, and the trash […]

Major conclusions shouldn’t be taken away from Week 1 of the NFL preseason. After all, starters rarely play extended minutes during the first game in which fans get to see players on the field in live competition again. Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons fans should certainly heed that advice because both teams had disastrous performances […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a goal of improving on areas of their defense this season, and one of the main points of emphasis was getting to the quarterback. That’s why they went out and drafted Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. in the first round, and they’ve already shown in training camp that they’ll be […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. offered an optimistic outlook on wide receiver Darnell Mooney’s availability for the start of the 2025 season, predicting the veteran “should be back Week 1.” Penix Jr. made the prediction in a conversation with The Athletic’s Josh Kendall, though Kendall noted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are ready to take a huge leap forward during the 2025 NFL season. Atlanta made some bold moves this offseason in an effort to upgrade their defense. They are hopeful that this, plus a more seasoned Michael Penix Jr., will lead to better results later this fall. The Falcons and Titans got […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is confident he will be ready for the start of the 2025 NFL season despite not taking preseason snaps. Speaking with Falcons reporter Terrin Waack, Penix Jr. said his preparation remains unchanged even without game action in August. “I don’t think it changes my preparation at all. … I’m […]

Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Michael Penix Jr. form an exciting offensive trio that has fans incredibly invested in the Atlanta Falcons going into the 2025-26 season. Though, the thing that could finally launch this squad back into the playoffs is its defense. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans experienced firsthand how disruptive […]

One of the bigger storylines from the Atlanta Falcons’ training camp in recent weeks is the injury status of wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who injured his shoulder in the first week of camp. Mooney was a key contributor for the Falcons during the 2024 season, turning into a legitimate number two option behind Drake London, […]

The Atlanta Falcons know they must get stingier on defense if they are going to pry the NFC South away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season. The front office selected pass-rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, attempting to shore up the defensive line at […]

Everyone is still processing the predicament of Lions cornerback Morice Norris after his head injury. It came in the second half of the preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.  Norris appeared to take a head shot from the knee from Falcons running back Nathan Carter, and he was seen lying on the […]

Maybe it’s not a bad thing that an Atlanta Falcons rookie has been a little too aggressive. And perhaps that attitude will pay off as he chases one of two Falcons’ first-stringers who are in danger of losing their starting jobs ahead of the 2025 NFL season. James Pearce Jr. has been mixing it up, […]

The biggest surprise from the Falcons‘ first unofficial depth chart of the 2025 NFL season is the unexpected elevation of rookie linebacker Jalon Walker to a significant reserve role, signaling the team’s faith in his development despite his late-round draft status. Rookie Jalon Walker’s Unexpected Depth Chart Presence Jalon Walker, drafted in the later rounds […]

The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for a pivotal 2025-26 season, as they try to figure out how to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign. Though, beyond just achieving positive results in the present, the organization is intent on building a successful culture. That requires some stability in the trenches. […]

The Atlanta Falcons have a quarterback controversy of sorts, but not a quarterback competition. Michael Penix Jr. is the cemented starter in Atlanta after taking over for Kirk Cousins late in the 2024 season, but now the Falcons must decide what to do with the veteran backup. Unfortunately for Falcons fans, they won’t get to […]

Bijan Robinson was drafted eighth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. In the years leading up to his arrival in the NFL, teams were hesitant to draft running backs early in the first round. That is, if they were willing to select a ball-carrier in the first round at all. Robinson has helped change the […]

The Atlanta Falcons are hoping to end their nearly decade-long playoff drought this season under the direction of Michael Penix Jr., who took over at quarterback down the stretch of last year. Atlanta also has one of the league’s most talented young wide receivers in Drake London, who emerged as a legitimate star during last […]

The balmy summer air at Flowery Branch buzzes with anticipation as Atlanta Falcons fans pack open practices, their imaginations fueled by visions of star rookie Michael Penix Jr. gunning darts to Drake London, a healthy Bijan Robinson dominating on the ground, and a shored-up defensive front pacing an NFC South breakout. But beneath the optimism, […]